It may be a cliche at this point, but the “Cheers” theme was right: Sometimes you really do just want to go where everybody knows your name.

And Fayetteville’s dive bar scene has plenty of places that fit the bill.

We recently asked our readers to share their favorite dive bars — the places where you can sit back with a cold beer, served by a friendly bartender, and enjoy a laid-back atmosphere. Maybe you shoot a game of pool, put a few songs on the TouchTunes machine, sing some karaoke or even check out a great local band — the best dive bars might include these elements, but there's no hard and fast rule.

What stood out among the more than 270 responses to our survey was that the best dive bars in town have great service, cheap drinks and a welcoming, easygoing vibe.

Below are the

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